Poetry Free Write

In-person Weekly meeting of the Rehoboth Beach Writers' Guild Poetry Free Write. ​Explore your writing passion! Attending a Free Write is a fun, low commitment way to dip your toes into the writing pool. Writers at all levels are welcome; you do not need to be a member ......More

In-person Weekly meeting of the Rehoboth Beach Writers' Guild Poetry Free Write. ​Explore your writing passion! Attending a Free Write is a fun, low commitment way to dip your toes into the writing pool. Writers at all levels are welcome; you do not need to be a member to attend.Registration is required.

Medium Meeting Room, Lewes Public Library

Conversation with Josh Hitchens | Haunted History of Delaware

Online Join us for an online conversation with Delaware native and paranormal historian Josh Hitchens as he talks about his latest book, Haunted History of Delaware, a spooky road trip through the First State.Delaware's long history has created many ghostly echoes in th......More

Online Join us for an online conversation with Delaware native and paranormal historian Josh Hitchens as he talks about his latest book, Haunted History of Delaware, a spooky road trip through the First State.Delaware's long history has created many ghostly echoes in the present day, places where the souls of the dead have not yet found rest. Experience the eerie legend of Fiddler's Bridge, meet the ghosts in the Governor's Mansion, and learn the truth behind the Selbyville Swamp Monster. Discover many more terrifying tales that will chill your bones. These are the stories of the most frightening phantoms that lurk in New Castle, Kent and Sussex Counties--read them if you dare.Josh Hitchens was born and raised in Sussex County, Delaware. Since 2007, he has been a professional storyteller for the Ghost Tour of Philadelphia. Josh is also a theater director, actor and playwright who has been called “Philadelphia’s foremost purveyor of the macabre” and “Philly’s horror maven” by the local press. Josh also researches, writes and narrates the podcast Going Dark Theatre, which is dedicated to examining the human stories within true tales of haunted places, unsolved mysteries and horrific history from all over the world. Haunted History of Delaware is his first book.We invite you to support the author by purchasing a copy of their book from Browseabout Books by clicking HERE. Call-in orders are accepted at (302) 226-2665 or you can stop by the store to purchase a copy. For store hours, please visit their website. Each copy purchased comes with a signed bookplate.Co-sponsored by the Lewes Historical Society.NOTE: this meeting is being conducted through Zoom. You MUST REGISTER to receive instructions for joining the meeting. If you have need assistance with registration or getting your Zoom invitation, please email us.Basic written instructions for using Zoom may be found here and a brief video tutorial may be found here. Closed captioning is available for this session. Information on enabling closed captioning in Zoom may be found here.

Lewes Public Library

Lewes Public Library Board Meeting

Members of the Board of Commissioners meet at 8:30 AM in the library on the fourth Tuesday of each month unless otherwise posted. Members are appointed by the Superior Court of the State of Delaware in a process outlined in the Delaware Code pertaining to libraries.

Delaware Room, Lewes Public Library

Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group

In-personThis support group is for those caring for someone with Alzheimer's or other type of dementia. The group is facilitated by Ruth Pryor, an Alzheimer's Association volunteer. The Alzheimer's Association's mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the ad......More

In-personThis support group is for those caring for someone with Alzheimer's or other type of dementia. The group is facilitated by Ruth Pryor, an Alzheimer's Association volunteer. The Alzheimer's Association's mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all those affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.For any questions, you may call Ruth at 302-231-8186 or the Alzheimer's Association at (800) 272-3900.

Medium Meeting Room, Lewes Public Library

Table in the Lobby - Senior Medicare Patrol

Representatives from the Delaware Senior Medical Patrol will have a table in the lobby. They will provide information and answer questions.

Lobby, Lewes Public Library

English Conversation Group

Join English as a Second Language speakers to improve your English listening and speaking skills, increase your vocabulary, and practice pronunciation. NOTE: basic conversational English ability is required. Group is open to anyone aged 16 .NOTE: this meeting is being c......More

Join English as a Second Language speakers to improve your English listening and speaking skills, increase your vocabulary, and practice pronunciation. NOTE: basic conversational English ability is required. Group is open to anyone aged 16 .NOTE: this meeting is being conducted through Zoom. You MUST REGISTER to receive instructions for how to join the meeting. If you need help with registration or your Zoom meeting invitation, email the library.Basic written instructions for using Zoom may be found here and a brief video tutorial may be found here. Closed captioning is available for all our sessions. Information on enabling closed captioning in Zoom may be found here.

Lewes Public Library

Pre-School Story Time

*** Please help keep everyone safe. Avoid the construction site at the Lewes Historical Society. Please park in the library parking lot and walk from there. ***Enjoy books, music, and fingerplays for preschoolers.

Stango Park, Lewes Public Library

Social Workers at the Library

The Delaware Health and Social Services Community Partner Support Unit helps with:ASSIST application processApplying for food benefitsMedicaidLong-Term nursing careChildcareHome energy assistanceReferrals to partner organizationsEmployment & training

Study Room A, Lewes Public Library

Tools for Tots: The Power of Providing Choices

Join us for family-child workshops to explore and promote healthy development. While caregivers enjoy a brief presentation by a member of Child Inspired’s therapy team and are encouraged to voice concerns or share experiences, children are invited to participate in a ha......More

Join us for family-child workshops to explore and promote healthy development. While caregivers enjoy a brief presentation by a member of Child Inspired’s therapy team and are encouraged to voice concerns or share experiences, children are invited to participate in a hands-on, developmentally-appropriate activity conducted by one of Child Inspired’s child educators. All workshops are approximately 60 minutes long, outdoors on the Lewes Library fenced patio. Programs will be postponed in the event of inclement weather. Watch the Library's Facebook page for an announcement by 9:00am on the day of the program, if weather is questionable.THE POWER OF PROVIDING CHOICES. Allowing your child to be a part of the decision-making process empowers them to effectively communicate to get their needs met, cutting back on temper tantrums and making transitions smoother. Let us walk you through the when, why, and how of this great developmental strategy.Family-centered workshops provided by Child Inspired, LLC encourage active participation from both children and families in our community. Child Inspired's mission is to provide engaging education to families on a variety of developmental and childhood topics, as well as structured, developmentally-appropriate social opportunities for children.

Children's Patio, Lewes Public Library

Cooks & Books Presents Ericka Sanchez | ¡Buen Provecho!

Online Join us for an online conversation with Ericka Sanchez, author of ¡Buen Provecho!: Traditional Mexican Flavors from My Cocina to Yours.From the author of Aguas Frescas & Paletas comes another collection of over 100 Mexican recipes with a unique spin, delivering t......More

Online Join us for an online conversation with Ericka Sanchez, author of ¡Buen Provecho!: Traditional Mexican Flavors from My Cocina to Yours.From the author of Aguas Frescas & Paletas comes another collection of over 100 Mexican recipes with a unique spin, delivering the authentic flavors everyone craves, but swapping in easy-to-find, healthful ingredients your family will love. From breakfasts and salsas to meatless meals and special recipes for Dia de Los Muertos and other special occasions, Buen Provecho is the perfect cookbook for anyone looking to expand their cultural culinary palate.Ericka Sanchez is a recipe developer, food stylist, and the creator of the award-winning culinary website nibblesandfeasts.com. Ericka's cooking style is inspired by her life as a bicultural Latina living in California and her cherished memories in the kitchen with her grandmother and mother in Mexico, where she lived until she was eight years old.Ericka will be interviewed by Denise Clemons, Cape Gazette food columnist and author of A Culinary History of Southern Delaware: Scrapple, Beach Plums and Muskrat. She has been writing her weekly food column, Cape Flavors since 2005, focusing on seasonal, local ingredients and food history. She looks forward to sharing the discovery of new cookbooks through these discussions with cookbook authors.We invite you to support the author by purchasing a copy of the book from Browseabout Books by clicking HERE. Call-in orders are accepted at (302) 226-2665 or you can stop by the store to purchase a copy. For store hours, please visit their website. Each copy purchased comes with a signed archival bookplate.The event is co-sponsored by Edible Delmarva.NOTE: this meeting is being conducted through Zoom. You MUST REGISTER to receive instructions for joining the meeting. If you have need assistance with registration or getting your Zoom invitation, please email us.Basic written instructions for using Zoom may be found here and a brief video tutorial may be found here. Closed captioning is available for all our sessions. Information on enabling closed captioning in Zoom may be found here.

Lewes Public Library

SDARJ Book & Film Discussion Group | Forgotten

Online and In-person This book club is a partnership with the Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice. Moderated by an SDARJ member, Moderated by an SDARJ member, this group is celebrating its 5th year and discusses classic and contemporary works of fiction, non-f......More

Online and In-person This book club is a partnership with the Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice. Moderated by an SDARJ member, Moderated by an SDARJ member, this group is celebrating its 5th year and discusses classic and contemporary works of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and cinematic art. All are welcome. Here is the 2021 Title List.This month's discussion is about Forgotten, The Untold Story of D-Day’s Black Heroes, At Home and At War by Linda Hervieux.July 27 | Begin Again by Eddie S. Glaude, Jr.August 24 | Car Wash, film directed by Michael Schultz (1976)September 28 | The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together by Heather McGhee | a Delaware Community Foundation Book Circle offeringOctober 26 | Forgotten, The Untold Story of D-Day’s Black Heroes, At Home and At War by Linda HervieuxNovember 30 | The Vanishing Half by Brit BennettDecember 28 | Real American by Julie Lythcott-HaimsNOTE: You may join either in-person (up to 16 people) or online. Please indicate your preference when you register.The online portion of this session is conducted through Zoom. You MUST REGISTER to receive instructions for joining the meeting. If you have need assistance with registration or getting your Zoom invitation, please email the library.Basic written instructions for using Zoom may be found here and a brief video tutorial may be found here. Closed captioning is available for all our sessions. Information on enabling closed captioning in Zoom may be found here.

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Baby & Toddler Story Time

*** Please help keep everyone safe. Avoid the construction site at the Lewes Historical Society. Please park in the library parking lot and walk from there. ***Enjoy books, music, and fingerplays for toddlers.

Stango Park, Lewes Public Library

Financial Fitness

In-Person In this Money School workshop, learn the six steps to legacy planning for the generations:Plan for incapacityGet organizedThink about the people you love and the causes you care aboutWork with financial professionals to put your wishes in writingStart creating......More

In-Person In this Money School workshop, learn the six steps to legacy planning for the generations:Plan for incapacityGet organizedThink about the people you love and the causes you care aboutWork with financial professionals to put your wishes in writingStart creating your family legacyMonitor and update your planPresented by Cameron Fitzgerald, a partner of Black Diamond Financial Solutions, Inc. and an instructor with the Money School, a program of the Delaware Community Reinvestment Action Council.This workshop is presented by The Money School. Log in demoneyschool.org to register and to view the full class listing. Registration is requested and walk ins are welcome. To register by phone, call 1-877-307-6858.

Medium Meeting Room, Lewes Public Library

FreeWrite!

In-personFreeWrite is an informal gathering of writers of ALL skill levels who meet to practice their writing in a friendly and nurturing atmosphere. The goal of the FreeWrites is to provide a place and an opportunity for people to have fun with their writing, to explor......More

In-personFreeWrite is an informal gathering of writers of ALL skill levels who meet to practice their writing in a friendly and nurturing atmosphere. The goal of the FreeWrites is to provide a place and an opportunity for people to have fun with their writing, to explore different genres, and to do this in the company of other writing enthusiasts.This FreeWrite is facilitated by Tom Hoyer, a Rehoboth Beach Writers Guild member who has experience in teaching, writing and/or leading such groups. Participants write prose, songs, poetry and fiction, work on novels during free writes, and start short stories. Writing Prompts are often (but not always) designed to focus on a particular aspect of writing: the use of sensory details, the necessity of strong verbs, the craft of writing dialogue.You do not need to be a RBWG member to attend. For more information visit the RBWG website.

Delaware Room, Lewes Public Library

Girls Who Code | Teens

Girls Who Code | Building Sisterhood & Making an Impact The Lewes Public Library's Girls Who Code club provides a completely free plug-and-play curriculum and resources to encourage girls’ participation in STEM as they prepare for college and careers. Girls build import......More

Girls Who Code | Building Sisterhood & Making an Impact The Lewes Public Library's Girls Who Code club provides a completely free plug-and-play curriculum and resources to encourage girls’ participation in STEM as they prepare for college and careers. Girls build important life skills as they join a sisterhood of supportive peers and role models and learn how to use computer science to positively impact their community. Students will also learn about inspiring female role models in tech to help increase female representation in our STEM programming. During a quarterly session, Girls Who Code will work on several projects using Scratch and Python programming, animations, chatbots, and so much more.The Lewes Public Library's Girls Who Code Club meets every Wednesday at the Library in the Computer Training Room from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm. Participants should plan to attend all 11 sessions. This is not a drop-in program. This program is for girls in 6-12th grade only. Registration is required for this program. For more information about Girls Who Code, click here.

Computer Training Room, Lewes Public Library

Spooks & Stories with The Lewes Historical Society

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Please register just the children attending. We will have some treat bags to send home with you, and we want to make enough.Join us on in our backyard for a family-friendly evening of not-too-scary ghost stories and a costume parade around the ......More

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Please register just the children attending. We will have some treat bags to send home with you, and we want to make enough.Join us on in our backyard for a family-friendly evening of not-too-scary ghost stories and a costume parade around the fire pit. The Lewes Historical Society will be on hand to tell the tales. Wear your Halloween costume, and bring chairs or a blanket to sit on.

Children's Patio, Outside Library, Lewes Public Library

Spanish Conversation Group

Online & In-Person Join Spanish speakers 18 to improve your Spanish-speaking skills. Basic Spanish conversational ability is required.NOTE: this is not a traditional class — there is no Spanish teacher. Instead, it is a group of people who already speak some Spanish, o......More

Online & In-Person Join Spanish speakers 18 to improve your Spanish-speaking skills. Basic Spanish conversational ability is required.NOTE: this is not a traditional class — there is no Spanish teacher. Instead, it is a group of people who already speak some Spanish, or who have studied some Spanish, or who are now taking some classes elsewhere. Members include retirees, college students, and others who have a range of Spanish speaking abilities. Members of the group make suggestions as to what we might do in future classes. There is usually a ‘homework’ assignment preparing each person to talk in Spanish for 2 to 3 minutes to the group. There are icebreakers, games, and invited guests who speak on various topics. Each week is different. Nearly all of the discussions are in Spanish. The group is very informal, friendly and there is no pressure to participate.For more information, call José at 202-494-2623.NOTE: this session is available to attend in-person or through Zoom. You MUST REGISTER and indicate which you prefer. If you have need assistance with registration or getting your Zoom invitation, please email us.Basic written instructions for using Zoom may be found here and a brief video tutorial may be found here. Closed captioning is available for all our sessions. Information on enabling closed captioning in Zoom may be found here.

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LPL Book Club | The Little Paris Bookshop

This book club meets monthly on the 4th Thursday of the month at 4:00 PM. All are welcome and no registration is required.Copies of the books are available to borrow at the Circulation Desk.This month's discussion is about The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George.July 2......More

This book club meets monthly on the 4th Thursday of the month at 4:00 PM. All are welcome and no registration is required.Copies of the books are available to borrow at the Circulation Desk.This month's discussion is about The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George.July 22 | The Truth According to Us by Annie BarrowsAugust 26 | In the Unlikely Event by Judy BlumeSeptember 23 | Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk by Kathleen RooneyOctober 28 | The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina GeorgeDecember 2 | The Kitchen God's Wife by Amy TanNOTE: the November meeting takes place the first Thursday of December. There is no meeting on December 23.

Medium Meeting Room, Lewes Public Library

History Book Festival Presents Christine Heyrman | Doomed Romance

OnlineIn collaboration with the History Book Festival, join us for a talk with Christine Heyrman, author of Doomed Romance: Broken Hearts, Lost Souls, and Sexual Tumult in Nineteenth-Century America, an offering of the 2021 virtual History Book Festival. Laurie S. Fulto......More

OnlineIn collaboration with the History Book Festival, join us for a talk with Christine Heyrman, author of Doomed Romance: Broken Hearts, Lost Souls, and Sexual Tumult in Nineteenth-Century America, an offering of the 2021 virtual History Book Festival. Laurie S. Fulton will be in conversation with Heyrman during the event.In 1825, Martha Parker, a gifted, ambitious young woman from New England who aspired to become an educator and a foreign missionary, accepted a marriage proposal from schoolmaster Thomas Tenney. But several weeks later, she rejected Tenney in favor of rival suitor Elnathan Gridley, a clergyman headed for the mission field. Tenney’s male friends retaliated by sending an anonymous letter to the head of the foreign missions board impugning Parker’s character, and Tenney himself threatened to reveal more about their relationship, ruining her future prospects as a missionary. The scandal provoked a resistance within evangelical ranks over womanhood, manhood, and, surprisingly, homosexuality, that ultimately threatened to destroy the foreign missions enterprise.Christine Leigh Heyrman is the Robert W. and Shirley P. Grimble Professor of American History at the University of Delaware. Her other books include Southern Cross: The Beginnings of the Bible Belt, which won the Bancroft Prize, and American Apostles: When Evangelicals Entered the World of Islam, which won the Francis Parkman Prize.Laurie S. Fulton served as U.S. Ambassador to Denmark from July 2009 to February 2013 and is co-chair of the Ambassadors Circle of the National Democratic Institute, a nonpartisan organization working to support and strengthen democratic institutions worldwide.We invite you to support the author by purchasing copy of their book from Browseabout Books. Call-in orders are accepted at (302) 226-2665 or you can stop by the store to purchase a copy. For store hours, please visit their website. Each copy purchased comes with a signed bookplate.NOTE: this meeting is being conducted through Zoom. You MUST REGISTER to receive instructions for joining the meeting. If you have need assistance with registration or getting your Zoom invitation, please email the History Book Festival.Basic written instructions for using Zoom may be found here and a brief video tutorial may be found here. Closed captioning is available for this session. Information on enabling closed captioning in Zoom may be found here.

Lewes Public Library

Teen Advisory Board Meeting

The Lewes Public Library's Teen Advisory Board is seeking new members. Join us for an open discussion about how we can make the Lewes Public Library a better place for teens. Participation in TAB and TAB meetings qualifies for community service hours. This program is st......More

The Lewes Public Library's Teen Advisory Board is seeking new members. Join us for an open discussion about how we can make the Lewes Public Library a better place for teens. Participation in TAB and TAB meetings qualifies for community service hours. This program is strictly reserved for teens ages 13-17. Click here for more information about TAB. Pizza will be served.

Delaware Room, Lewes Public Library

Medicare Basics In Retirement

Join us for an educational seminar by Joseph Cisco, President of CAISE Benefits, to help you understand your options when enrolling with Medicare and/or retiring. We will answer all of your questions regarding signing up for Medicare upon turning 65, retiring, or going......More

Join us for an educational seminar by Joseph Cisco, President of CAISE Benefits, to help you understand your options when enrolling with Medicare and/or retiring. We will answer all of your questions regarding signing up for Medicare upon turning 65, retiring, or going on disability: Medicare 101 – What do all of those letters mean – A? B? C? D? What’s the difference between Plans F, G, and N?Understand the major difference (and importance) between being Observed and Admitted in the hospital.Find out how COBRA and Retiree Benefits can affect your Medicare.This workshop is presented by The Money School, a program of the Delaware Community Reinvestment Action Council (DCRAC).

Medium Meeting Room, Lewes Public Library

Friends of Lewes Library History & Antiquarian Book Sale

The Friends of the Lewes Public Library are hosting a biography book sale. More than 1,500 biographies will be available will be available, at prices starting at just $3.00. The sale includes biographical books covering the lives of important figures in United States an......More

The Friends of the Lewes Public Library are hosting a biography book sale. More than 1,500 biographies will be available will be available, at prices starting at just $3.00. The sale includes biographical books covering the lives of important figures in United States and international history (presidents, military figures, and others), as well as memoirs of famous and not so famous persons.Admission is free and proceeds benefit the Friends of the Lewes Public Library. Credit cards will be accepted for purchases of $10 or more.ALL PERSONS PARTICIPATING IN THIS BOOK SALE MUST WEAR A MASK. Given new evidence on the Covid (Delta) variant, CDC has updated the guidance for fully vaccinated people. CDC recommends universal indoor masking for all regardless of vaccination status.

Medium Meeting Room, Lewes Public Library

Teen Book Club Discussion | Burn Our Bodies Down by Rory Power

Join us for a Book Discussion and Bonfire on the children's patio. We will be discussing our October book club choice Burn Our Bodies Down by Rory Powers. If you did not read this book but are interested in hearing about it, or you would like to share what you've been r......More

Join us for a Book Discussion and Bonfire on the children's patio. We will be discussing our October book club choice Burn Our Bodies Down by Rory Powers. If you did not read this book but are interested in hearing about it, or you would like to share what you've been reading, you're also welcome to join us also. This book club is for teens ages 13-18 only. Registration is required.

Children's Patio, Lewes Public Library

Friends of Lewes Library History & Antiquarian Book Sale

The Friends of the Lewes Public Library are hosting a biography book sale. More than 1,500 biographies will be available will be available, at prices starting at just $3.00. The sale includes biographical books covering the lives of important figures in United States an......More

The Friends of the Lewes Public Library are hosting a biography book sale. More than 1,500 biographies will be available will be available, at prices starting at just $3.00. The sale includes biographical books covering the lives of important figures in United States and international history (presidents, military figures, and others), as well as memoirs of famous and not so famous persons.Admission is free and proceeds benefit the Friends of the Lewes Public Library. Credit cards will be accepted for purchases of $10 or more.ALL PERSONS PARTICIPATING IN THIS BOOK SALE MUST WEAR A MASK. Given new evidence on the Covid (Delta) variant, CDC has updated the guidance for fully vaccinated people. CDC recommends universal indoor masking for all regardless of vaccination status.

Medium Meeting Room, Lewes Public Library

Teen Pumpkin Decorating Contest

Lewes Public Library invites all teens to its 3rd Annual Teen Pumpkin Decorating Contest. A vote will take place at the end of the program to determine this year's winner. The winner will receive an award and prize!Registration is required for this program. Grades 6-12 ......More

Lewes Public Library invites all teens to its 3rd Annual Teen Pumpkin Decorating Contest. A vote will take place at the end of the program to determine this year's winner. The winner will receive an award and prize!Registration is required for this program. Grades 6-12 are welcome to participate.

Children's Patio, Lewes Public Library

Mary Shelley’s “Transformation”

In-person The Lewes Public Library Spoken Word Society and Shakespeare Festival presents a reading of Mary Shelley’s “Transformation" by Dr. James Keegan.Shelley's short story "Transformation" was first published in The Keepsake in 1831. Guido, the narrator, tells the s......More

In-person The Lewes Public Library Spoken Word Society and Shakespeare Festival presents a reading of Mary Shelley’s “Transformation" by Dr. James Keegan.Shelley's short story "Transformation" was first published in The Keepsake in 1831. Guido, the narrator, tells the story of his encounter with a strange, misshapen creature when he was a young man living in Genoa, Italy, around the turn of the fifteenth century. He makes a deal with the creature to exchange bodies, but the creature does not reappear at the appointed time to take his own body back. This macabre, sinister, and supernatural tale is a masterpiece of Gothic writing.Seating is limited and registration is required.The Shakespeare Festival, a program of the Lewes Public Library since 2015, seeks to provide the community with experiences that foster the understanding of Shakespeare and the world in which he lived and wrote. In addition the Festival fosters the development of new works celebrating the spoken word and hosting performances of classical texts.The Shakespeare Festival is partially funded by a grant from the Delaware Humanities, a state program of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Fireplace Area, Lewes Public Library

Holly Branch National League of American Pen Women | Lobby Display

View the Holly Branch National League of American Pen Women Art exhibit on display in our lobby.Sponsored by the Holly Branch of the National League of American Pen Women, Inc. NLAPW was founded in 1897 when women journalists were not permitted to join male-only profess......More

View the Holly Branch National League of American Pen Women Art exhibit on display in our lobby.Sponsored by the Holly Branch of the National League of American Pen Women, Inc. NLAPW was founded in 1897 when women journalists were not permitted to join male-only professional organizations. The League became a professional organization for women writers, artists and composers, where they could be recognized for their talents. For more information, visit their website.

Lobby Art Exhibit, Lewes Public Library

Food 4 Thought

Online & In-Person Join a group of thoughtful citizens from the local area (and beyond!) seeking to engage one another on a topic of current interest in a way that encourages diverse and differing points of view. The group meets each week to exchange views, to listen, a......More

Online & In-Person Join a group of thoughtful citizens from the local area (and beyond!) seeking to engage one another on a topic of current interest in a way that encourages diverse and differing points of view. The group meets each week to exchange views, to listen, and to learn. They welcome and respect all who join us in this endeavor and ask that everyone keep an open mind to all points of view.If you have a question for discussion please send it by email or raise it at the time of the meeting. Please be succinct when posing your question. Any topic can be considered for discussion so long as respect and civility remain foremost in actions and speech.Here are the Food for Thought meeting guidelines.NOTE: this session is available to attend in-person or through Zoom. You MUST REGISTER and indicate which you prefer. If you have need assistance with registration or getting your Zoom invitation, please email us.Basic written instructions for using Zoom may be found here and a brief video tutorial may be found here. Closed captioning is available for all our sessions. Information on enabling closed captioning in Zoom may be found here.

Lewes Public Library

Poetry Free Write

In-person Weekly meeting of the Rehoboth Beach Writers' Guild Poetry Free Write. ​Explore your writing passion! Attending a Free Write is a fun, low commitment way to dip your toes into the writing pool. Writers at all levels are welcome; you do not need to be a member ......More

In-person Weekly meeting of the Rehoboth Beach Writers' Guild Poetry Free Write. ​Explore your writing passion! Attending a Free Write is a fun, low commitment way to dip your toes into the writing pool. Writers at all levels are welcome; you do not need to be a member to attend.Registration is required.

Medium Meeting Room, Lewes Public Library

Cooks & Books

In-person Back by popular demand!Share your love of cooking and trying new recipes. Every month, the group will select a cookbook and each participant will choose a recipe from it to prepare for the following month’s meeting. The group meets on the first Monday of the m......More

In-person Back by popular demand!Share your love of cooking and trying new recipes. Every month, the group will select a cookbook and each participant will choose a recipe from it to prepare for the following month’s meeting. The group meets on the first Monday of the month at 6:30 PM to try the dishes made and discuss the recipes.No registration required. Stop by the Circulation Desk to choose a recipe from that month's cookbook.Please check back for October's cookbook.

Large Meeting Room East, Large Meeting Room West, Lewes Public Library

Holly Branch National League of American Pen Women | Lobby Display

View the Holly Branch National League of American Pen Women Art exhibit on display in our lobby.Sponsored by the Holly Branch of the National League of American Pen Women, Inc. NLAPW was founded in 1897 when women journalists were not permitted to join male-only profess......More

View the Holly Branch National League of American Pen Women Art exhibit on display in our lobby.Sponsored by the Holly Branch of the National League of American Pen Women, Inc. NLAPW was founded in 1897 when women journalists were not permitted to join male-only professional organizations. The League became a professional organization for women writers, artists and composers, where they could be recognized for their talents. For more information, visit their website.

Lobby Art Exhibit, Lewes Public Library

English Conversation Group

Join English as a Second Language speakers to improve your English listening and speaking skills, increase your vocabulary, and practice pronunciation. NOTE: basic conversational English ability is required. Group is open to anyone aged 16 .NOTE: this meeting is being c......More

Join English as a Second Language speakers to improve your English listening and speaking skills, increase your vocabulary, and practice pronunciation. NOTE: basic conversational English ability is required. Group is open to anyone aged 16 .NOTE: this meeting is being conducted through Zoom. You MUST REGISTER to receive instructions for how to join the meeting. If you need help with registration or your Zoom meeting invitation, email the library.Basic written instructions for using Zoom may be found here and a brief video tutorial may be found here. Closed captioning is available for all our sessions. Information on enabling closed captioning in Zoom may be found here.

Lewes Public Library

Pre-School Story Time

*** Please help keep everyone safe. Avoid the construction site at the Lewes Historical Society. Please park in the library parking lot and walk from there. ***Enjoy books, music, and fingerplays for preschoolers.

Stango Park, Lewes Public Library

Social Workers at the Library

The Delaware Health and Social Services Community Partner Support Unit helps with:ASSIST application processApplying for food benefitsMedicaidLong-Term nursing careChildcareHome energy assistanceReferrals to partner organizationsEmployment & training

Study Room A, Lewes Public Library

Tools for Tots: Potty Training

**Please Register Just the Child(ren) So We Have The Appropriate Amount of Supplies** Join us for family-child workshops to explore and promote healthy development. While caregivers enjoy a brief presentation by a member of Child Inspired’s therapy team and are encourag......More

**Please Register Just the Child(ren) So We Have The Appropriate Amount of Supplies** Join us for family-child workshops to explore and promote healthy development. While caregivers enjoy a brief presentation by a member of Child Inspired’s therapy team and are encouraged to voice concerns or share experiences, children are invited to participate in a hands-on, developmentally-appropriate activity conducted by one of Child Inspired’s child educators. All workshops are approximately 60 minutes long, outdoors on the Lewes Library fenced patio. Programs will be postponed in the event of inclement weather. Watch the Library's Facebook page for an announcement by 9:00am on the day of the program, if weather is questionable.POTTY TRAINING. We understand... the struggle is real! Let us walk you through the steps of development leading up to potty training and give you a fresh perspective on how to tackle this challenging task.Family-centered workshops provided by Child Inspired, LLC encourage active participation from both children and families in our community. Child Inspired's mission is to provide engaging education to families on a variety of developmental and childhood topics, as well as structured, developmentally-appropriate social opportunities for children.

Children's Patio, Lewes Public Library

Science and Society | Virginia Morell: Animal Wise

OnlineJoin us for a conversation with Virginia Morell, author of Animal Wise: How We Know Animals Think and Feel, the New York Times bestseller that explores animal intelligence and will alter the way we as humans view other species.Why do rats laugh and elephants griev......More

OnlineJoin us for a conversation with Virginia Morell, author of Animal Wise: How We Know Animals Think and Feel, the New York Times bestseller that explores animal intelligence and will alter the way we as humans view other species.Why do rats laugh and elephants grieve? How do we know ants teach, and parrots name their chicks? Why do we—and parrots and dolphins—have names? Or, for that matter, personalities? Why are we and other animals self-aware? By taking an evolutionary perspective to these questions, scientists are coming up with some surprising answers. Virginia Morell will discuss a revolutionary shift in how scientists regard animals. Researchers no longer ask, “Do animals think?” Instead, they want to know, “How and what do animals think?” Their discoveries have far-reaching implications for our relationships with other animals and how we treat them.Virginia Morell is the author of four books, and a contributing correspondent for Science and National Geographic. Her latest book, Animal Wise: How We Know Animals Think and Feel, is a New York Times bestseller, and a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize. She’s written more than 40 stories for National Geographic and also writes for the online news site. Her love of the natural world and her reporting keep her in close contact with leading scientists in ethology, biology, and conservation. She lives in Ashland, Oregon with her husband, writer Michael McRae, their collies, Annie and Cisco, and their cat-pal, Scout. “I like to keep in mind the words of John Muir when I’m writing about animals: ‘Any glimpse into the life of an animal quickens our own and makes it so much larger and better in every way.’”The conversation will be moderated by Colin Norman, the former News Editor at Science, and Fred Dylla, Executive Director Emeritus of the American Institute of Physics and author of Scientific Journeys. This event is part of the series Science and Society - Making Sense of the World Around Us, launched by the Lewes Public Library last year and co-organized by Fred Dylla and Linda Dylla.NOTE: this meeting is being conducted through Zoom. You MUST REGISTER to receive instructions for joining the meeting. If you have need assistance with registration or getting your Zoom invitation, please email us.Basic written instructions for using Zoom may be found here and a brief video tutorial may be found here. Closed captioning is available for all our sessions. Information on enabling closed captioning in Zoom may be found here.

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Holly Branch National League of American Pen Women | Lobby Display

View the Holly Branch National League of American Pen Women Art exhibit on display in our lobby.Sponsored by the Holly Branch of the National League of American Pen Women, Inc. NLAPW was founded in 1897 when women journalists were not permitted to join male-only profess......More

View the Holly Branch National League of American Pen Women Art exhibit on display in our lobby.Sponsored by the Holly Branch of the National League of American Pen Women, Inc. NLAPW was founded in 1897 when women journalists were not permitted to join male-only professional organizations. The League became a professional organization for women writers, artists and composers, where they could be recognized for their talents. For more information, visit their website.

Lobby Art Exhibit, Lewes Public Library

Baby & Toddler Story Time

*** Please help keep everyone safe. Avoid the construction site at the Lewes Historical Society. Please park in the library parking lot and walk from there. ***Enjoy books, music, and fingerplays for toddlers.

Stango Park, Lewes Public Library

Italian Conversation Group

OnlineJoin Italian speakers 18 to improve your Italian-speaking skills. Please note: basic Italian conversational ability is required.NOTE: this meeting is being conducted through Zoom. You MUST REGISTER to receive instructions for joining the meeting. If you have need......More

OnlineJoin Italian speakers 18 to improve your Italian-speaking skills. Please note: basic Italian conversational ability is required.NOTE: this meeting is being conducted through Zoom. You MUST REGISTER to receive instructions for joining the meeting. If you have need assistance with registration or getting your meeting invitation, please email us.Basic written instructions for using Zoom may be found here and a brief video tutorial may be found here. Closed captioning is available for all our sessions. Information on enabling closed captioning in Zoom may be found here.

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Natural Selections Book Club | The Hidden Life of Trees

Online & In-Person The Natural Selections Book Group meets on the first Wednesday of the month to discuss nature-themed books. All are welcome.The 2021 book selections are:January 6 | The Voice of the Coyote by J Frank DobieFebruary 3 | Dr. Tatiana's Sex Advice to All C......More

Online & In-Person The Natural Selections Book Group meets on the first Wednesday of the month to discuss nature-themed books. All are welcome.The 2021 book selections are:January 6 | The Voice of the Coyote by J Frank DobieFebruary 3 | Dr. Tatiana's Sex Advice to All Creation: The Definitive Guide to the Evolutionary Biology of Sex by Olivia JudsonMarch 3 | Never Home Alone: from microbes to millipedes, camel crickets, and honeybees, the natural history of where we live by Rob DunnApril 7: Buzz, Sting, Bite: why we need insects by Anne Sverdrup-ThygesonMay 5: A Naturalist at Large: The Best Essays of Bernd Heinrich by Bernd HeinrichJune 2: She Has Her Mother’s Laugh: The Powers, Perversions and Potential of Heredity by Carl ZimmerJuly 7: Everything All At Once : how to unleash your inner nerd, tap into radical curiosity, and solve any problem by Bill NyeAugust 4: Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants by Robin KimmererSeptember 1 | Nature’s Best Hope: a new approach to conservation that starts in your yard by Doug TallamyOctober 6: Eager: the surprising, secret life of beavers and why they matter by Ben GoldfarbNovember 3: The Hidden Life of Trees: what they feel, how they communicate : discoveries from a secret world by Peter WohllebenDecember 1: An Elegant Defense: the extraordinary new science of the immune system by Matt RichtelNOTE: this session is available to attend in-person or through Zoom. You MUST REGISTER and indicate which you prefer. If you have need assistance with registration or getting your Zoom invitation, please email us.Basic written instructions for using Zoom may be found here and a brief video tutorial may be found here. Closed captioning is available for all our sessions. Information on enabling closed captioning in Zoom may be found here.

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Conversation with Neil Lanctot | The Approaching Storm

Online Join us for a conversation with Neil Lanctot, author of The Approaching Storm: Roosevelt, Wilson, Addams, and Their Clash Over America's Future, the fascinating story of how the three most influential American progressives of the early twentieth century split ove......More

Online Join us for a conversation with Neil Lanctot, author of The Approaching Storm: Roosevelt, Wilson, Addams, and Their Clash Over America's Future, the fascinating story of how the three most influential American progressives of the early twentieth century split over America’s response to World War I.In the early years of the twentieth century, the most famous Americans on the national stage were Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, and Jane Addams: two presidents and a social worker. Each took a different path to prominence, yet the three progressives believed the United States must assume a more dynamic role in confronting the growing domestic and international problems of an exciting new age. Following the outset of World War I in 1914, the views of these three titans splintered as they could not agree on how America should respond to what soon proved to be an unprecedented global catastrophe. The Approaching Storm is the story of three extraordinary leaders and how they debated, quarreled, and split over the role the United States should play in the world.Neil Lanctot is an award-winning historian and author. He has written several books, including Campy: The Two Lives of Roy Campanella and Negro League Baseball: The Rise and Ruin of a Black Institution. He lives with his wife in West Chester, Pennsylvania.We invite you to support the author by purchasing a copy of their book from Browseabout Books by clicking HERE. Call-in orders are accepted at (302) 226-2665 or you can stop by the store to purchase a copy. For store hours, please visit their website. Each copy purchased is signed by the author.NOTE: this meeting is being conducted through Zoom. You MUST REGISTER to receive instructions for joining the meeting. If you have need assistance with registration or getting your Zoom invitation, please email us.Basic written instructions for using Zoom may be found here and a brief video tutorial may be found here. Closed captioning is available for this session. Information on enabling closed captioning in Zoom may be found here.

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FreeWrite!

In-personFreeWrite is an informal gathering of writers of ALL skill levels who meet to practice their writing in a friendly and nurturing atmosphere. The goal of the FreeWrites is to provide a place and an opportunity for people to have fun with their writing, to explor......More

In-personFreeWrite is an informal gathering of writers of ALL skill levels who meet to practice their writing in a friendly and nurturing atmosphere. The goal of the FreeWrites is to provide a place and an opportunity for people to have fun with their writing, to explore different genres, and to do this in the company of other writing enthusiasts.This FreeWrite is facilitated by Tom Hoyer, a Rehoboth Beach Writers Guild member who has experience in teaching, writing and/or leading such groups. Participants write prose, songs, poetry and fiction, work on novels during free writes, and start short stories. Writing Prompts are often (but not always) designed to focus on a particular aspect of writing: the use of sensory details, the necessity of strong verbs, the craft of writing dialogue.You do not need to be a RBWG member to attend. For more information visit the RBWG website.

Medium Meeting Room, Lewes Public Library

Girls Who Code | Teens

Girls Who Code | Building Sisterhood & Making an Impact The Lewes Public Library's Girls Who Code club provides a completely free plug-and-play curriculum and resources to encourage girls’ participation in STEM as they prepare for college and careers. Girls build import......More

Girls Who Code | Building Sisterhood & Making an Impact The Lewes Public Library's Girls Who Code club provides a completely free plug-and-play curriculum and resources to encourage girls’ participation in STEM as they prepare for college and careers. Girls build important life skills as they join a sisterhood of supportive peers and role models and learn how to use computer science to positively impact their community. Students will also learn about inspiring female role models in tech to help increase female representation in our STEM programming. During a quarterly session, Girls Who Code will work on several projects using Scratch and Python programming, animations, chatbots, and so much more.The Lewes Public Library's Girls Who Code Club meets every Wednesday at the Library in the Computer Training Room from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm. Participants should plan to attend all 11 sessions. This is not a drop-in program. This program is for girls in 6-12th grade only. Registration is required for this program. For more information about Girls Who Code, click here.

Computer Training Room, Lewes Public Library

Holly Branch National League of American Pen Women | Lobby Display

View the Holly Branch National League of American Pen Women Art exhibit on display in our lobby.Sponsored by the Holly Branch of the National League of American Pen Women, Inc. NLAPW was founded in 1897 when women journalists were not permitted to join male-only profess......More

View the Holly Branch National League of American Pen Women Art exhibit on display in our lobby.Sponsored by the Holly Branch of the National League of American Pen Women, Inc. NLAPW was founded in 1897 when women journalists were not permitted to join male-only professional organizations. The League became a professional organization for women writers, artists and composers, where they could be recognized for their talents. For more information, visit their website.

Lobby Art Exhibit, Lewes Public Library

AAUW Notable Books Discussion

In-personThe American Association of University Women Coastal-Georgetown Branch sponsors a Notable Books discussion that meets on the first Thursday of the month.This month's book is Milkman by Anna Burns.June 3 | Warlight by Michael OndaatjeJuly 1 | The Volunteer by Sa......More

In-personThe American Association of University Women Coastal-Georgetown Branch sponsors a Notable Books discussion that meets on the first Thursday of the month.This month's book is Milkman by Anna Burns.June 3 | Warlight by Michael OndaatjeJuly 1 | The Volunteer by Salvatore ScibonaAugust 5 | The Great Gatsby by F. Scott FitzgeraldSeptember 2 | An American Marriage by Tayari JonesOctober 7 | Milkman by Anna BurnsNovember 4 | Hamnet: A Novel of the Plague by Maggie O’FarrellDecember 2 | no meetingJanuary 6 | The Night Watchman by Louise ErdrichFebruary 3 | The Bluest Eye by Toni MorrisonMarch 3 | The Innocents by Michael CrummyApril 7| The Topeka School by Ben LernerMay 5 | Midnight in Chernobyl: The Untold story of the World’s Greatest Nuclear Disaster by Adam HigginbothamJune 2 | Sabrina & Corina: Stories by Kali Fejardo-AnstineJuly 7 | Mama’s Last Hug: Animal Emotions and What They Tell Us About Ourselves by Frans De WaalAugust 4 | Caste:The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson

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Spanish Conversation Group

Online & In-Person Join Spanish speakers 18 to improve your Spanish-speaking skills. Basic Spanish conversational ability is required.NOTE: this is not a traditional class — there is no Spanish teacher. Instead, it is a group of people who already speak some Spanish, o......More

Online & In-Person Join Spanish speakers 18 to improve your Spanish-speaking skills. Basic Spanish conversational ability is required.NOTE: this is not a traditional class — there is no Spanish teacher. Instead, it is a group of people who already speak some Spanish, or who have studied some Spanish, or who are now taking some classes elsewhere. Members include retirees, college students, and others who have a range of Spanish speaking abilities. Members of the group make suggestions as to what we might do in future classes. There is usually a ‘homework’ assignment preparing each person to talk in Spanish for 2 to 3 minutes to the group. There are icebreakers, games, and invited guests who speak on various topics. Each week is different. Nearly all of the discussions are in Spanish. The group is very informal, friendly and there is no pressure to participate.For more information, call José at 202-494-2623.NOTE: this session is available to attend in-person or through Zoom. You MUST REGISTER and indicate which you prefer. If you have need assistance with registration or getting your Zoom invitation, please email us.Basic written instructions for using Zoom may be found here and a brief video tutorial may be found here. Closed captioning is available for all our sessions. Information on enabling closed captioning in Zoom may be found here.

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Life After Work | How to Create a Good Life in Retirement

OnlineWhether you plan to stop work all at once, or ease into retirement by working part-time, at some point you will need to arrange for multiple sources of income to replace your paycheck. What do you need to think about as you transition from work life to retired lif......More

OnlineWhether you plan to stop work all at once, or ease into retirement by working part-time, at some point you will need to arrange for multiple sources of income to replace your paycheck. What do you need to think about as you transition from work life to retired life? Where will your income come from? How can you make it last? Join us for an enlightening webinar that will get you thinking about your next phase of life and what you need to do to prepare for it.Peter Gaertner, CFP® is a Financial Planner and community educator with Affinity Wealth Management, LLC based in Wilmington. He has instructed retirement and estate planning courses at Delaware State University and the Lifelong Learning Center at the University of Delaware, and has shared his expertise with many other community members.This workshop is presented by The Money School, a program of the Delaware Community Reinvestment Action Council. Log in to their website to register and view the full class listing. To register by phone, call 1-877-307-6858.NOTE: this meeting is being conducted through Zoom. You MUST REGISTER to receive instructions for joining the meeting. If you have need assistance with registration or getting your Zoom invitation, please email the presenter.Basic written instructions for using Zoom may be found here and a brief video tutorial may be found here.Join Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/8716169427694/WN_ilqAMcuhRCKxNyBAXwvQEQ

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History Book Festival Presents Tamara Payne | The Dead Are Arising

OnlineIn collaboration with the History Book Festival, join us for a talk with Tamara Payne, co-author of The Dead Are Arising: The Life of Malcolm X, the Non-Fiction Closing event for the 2021 virtual History Book Festival. Peniel E. Joseph will be in conversation with......More

OnlineIn collaboration with the History Book Festival, join us for a talk with Tamara Payne, co-author of The Dead Are Arising: The Life of Malcolm X, the Non-Fiction Closing event for the 2021 virtual History Book Festival. Peniel E. Joseph will be in conversation with Tamara Payne during the event.This best-selling, award-winning biography by Les Payne and Tamara Payne is the culmination of nearly 30 years of exhaustive research and hundreds of hours of interviews conducted with then still-living immediate family and contemporaries of the legendary Black leader, Malcolm X. With access to such important figures as Malcolm’s siblings, classmates, former ministers of the Nation of Islam, collaborators, street buddies, and even the men falsely imprisoned for his murder, the book presents a deeply nuanced and unprecedented portrait of how “East Lansing Red” gave way to “Detroit Red” and ultimately begat the icon, “X.” Here is Malcolm Little in his formative years, whose father, a fearless supporter of the Black nationalist Marcus Garvey, was run over by a streetcar in 1931 (though the insurance company evaded payment by claiming it was a suicide) and whose equally forceful mother was penniless but determined to hold her family together before succumbing to mental illness. The book offers new revelations on milestones in Malcolm’s life: the years in Boston and Harlem as drug dealer, pimp, and burglar; the religious awakening and conversion to Islam in a Massachusetts penitentiary; the bizarre 1961 “summit” with the KKK; and the final minutes leading up to his assassination in New York’s Audubon Ballroom in 1965. In this comprehensive work, the Paynes have greatly expanded our understanding of Malcolm X’s life, placing him within the larger arc of African American history.The Dead Are Arising has won the National Book Award for Nonfiction, the Pulitzer Prize for Biography, and the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work — Biography. Les Payne (1941–2018) was a Pulitzer Prize–winning investigative journalist, foreign correspondent, and editor at Newsday. A founder of the National Association of Black Journalists, he also wrote an award-winning syndicated column. Payne first heard Malcolm X’s galvanizing oratory at a rally in 1963. That experience never left him. Aware that time was running out to record the shrinking inner circle of people who knew Malcolm throughout his life, Payne worked to document their stories and observations for posterity.Tamara Payne served as her father’s principal researcher while working in commercial real estate, and she completed The Dead Are Arising following his death in March 2018. She is a graduate of William Smith College in Geneva, N.Y., who previously worked for PBS’s “MacNeil/Lehrer NewsHour” and taught English in China. Peniel E. Joseph is a professor of history at the University of Texas at Austin, where he was the founding director of the Center for the Study of Race and Democracy and currently serves as the Barbara Jordan Chair in Ethics and Political Values at the LBJ School of Public Affairs. Joseph has written several books on African American history, including The Sword and The Shield: The Revolutionary Lives of Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr., one of TIME magazine’s “100 Must-Read Books of 2020.”We invite you to support the author by purchasing copy of their book from Browseabout Books. Call-in orders are accepted at (302) 226-2665 or you can stop by the store to purchase a copy. For store hours, please visit their website. Each copy purchased comes with a signed bookplate.NOTE: this meeting is being conducted through Zoom. You MUST REGISTER to receive instructions for joining the meeting. If you have need assistance with registration or getting your Zoom invitation, please email the History Book Festival.Basic written instructions for using Zoom may be found here and a brief video tutorial may be found here. Closed captioning is available for this session. Information on enabling closed captioning in Zoom may be found here.

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